# MocaDeco vs Sparkle Cam

MocaDeco and Sparkle Cam both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of MocaDeco's written reviews are positive against 19% of Sparkle Cam's. Sparkle Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MocaDeco sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Sparkle Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MocaDeco against 4.3 for Sparkle Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 470 and 457 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of MocaDeco's written reviews are positive against 19% of Sparkle Cam's.

MocaDeco ships an update every 3 weeks, Sparkle Cam every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MocaDeco | Sparkle Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocadeco-be-creative/id834163162/reviews)** | [4.3 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-cam/id1321448681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **470** | 457 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seohyeon Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/834163166) | [Tomohiko Sugimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092797285) |

## What reviewers say

### MocaDeco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocadeco-be-creative/id834163162)

Transform your photos with a vast array of creative tools. Apply dramatic filters, unique overlays, and artistic text to craft stunning visuals. Enhance your images with detailed adjustments and manual camera controls for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Over 200 overlays in 16 themes, Over 140 unique filters in 12 themes, 700+ artworks and 150+ fonts, Advanced image adjustments (HSL, blur, vignette), Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance), Layer-based editing and project saving, Blank canvas creation for social media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vintage Label Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Botanic Garden Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love Letters Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Summer Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Party Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season's Greetings Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & Tea Decorations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Type Talk Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sacred Geometry Deco Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Infrared Series | $1.99 | one-time |
| MocaDeco Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick response to issues
- 💕 Love the app and have been using it for years
- ✨ Great filters and overlays
- 🎨 Allows for creative photo editing
- 📱 Easy to use and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🤔 Lack of advanced editing features
- 📏 Difficulty with precise positioning and scaling
- 🔒 Paid content locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Paid content not unlocking properly
- Filters and overlays not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement landscape mode support
- Expand free content library
- Add masking/erase tools
- Improve organization and navigation


### Sparkle Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-cam/id1321448681)

Enhance your photos and videos with real-time sparkling lens flares and glitter effects. Choose from various shapes, sizes, and colors to add a magical touch. You can also manually add or remove these effects and save your creations as photos or short videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time sparkling lens flares, Add glitter objects to photos/videos, Multiple shape options, Adjustable size and color, Load from photo album, Save as mini video, Manual object placement/removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Variety of sparkle shapes, sizes, and colors
- 🎥 High-quality video without degradation
- 📸 Real-time sparkle effects on camera
- ⚡ Simple and easy to use interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall required to save photos/videos
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📉 Video quality degradation after saving
- 🔧 Lack of user controls and customization
- 📱 Photos upload sideways/orientation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save edited photos from gallery
- App crashes during video processing
- Save functionality fails despite paid upgrade
- Video glitches and lags after saving
- App freezes when processing

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and place sparkles manually
- Adjustable sparkle speed control
- Adjustable video length control
- More sparkle shape options in free version
- Apply effects to existing photos from camera roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MocaDeco free?

MocaDeco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sparkle Cam free?

Sparkle Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MocaDeco or Sparkle Cam?

MocaDeco is rated higher. MocaDeco averages 4.4 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while Sparkle Cam averages 4.3 from 457 ratings.

### Do MocaDeco or Sparkle Cam have ads?

Both MocaDeco and Sparkle Cam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MocaDeco or Sparkle Cam?

MocaDeco ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sparkle Cam every 3 days. Most recently, MocaDeco was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sparkle Cam on October 23, 2026.

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